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Kericho Governor Erick Mutai and his deputy, Eng Fredrick Kirui. [File Courtesy]
Kericho Governor Dr Erick Mutai has challenged his deputy, Eng Fred Kirui, to a political duel in the 2027 General Election, declaring their political marriage over and naming Finance executive Jackson Rop as his preferred running mate.
The latest verbal war between the two leaders played out at Chilchila in Kipkelion West, where they separately addressed residents during a public function attended by Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen. The occasion turned political as Kirui accused Mutai of sidelining and mistreating him, reviving the long-running dispute between the two leaders.
“You mistreated me. That is an issue we will soon revisit. Let me tell you something, the politics of Kericho is shaped by the people of Kipkelion West. You have heard them say here that they will vote out the area Member of Parliament. When they declare something, they mean it,” Kirui said.
